Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,636 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,550 kg | 1,417 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 904 mm | -903 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,209 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 874 mm | -873 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 942 mm | 0 mm | 942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,039 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 775 mm | 0 mm | 775 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 232 L | 88 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 8.2 | -7.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 8.2 | -6.2 L |
2013 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |